NIMH-Admission To Master in Disability Rehabilitation Administration (MDRA) 2007-2009

National Institute for the Mentally Handicapped Admission To Master in Disability Rehabilitation Administration (MDRA) 2007-2009

NIMH

National Institute for the Mentally Handicapped

Website:http://www.nimhindia.org/

National Institute for the Mentally Handicapped-Admissions 2007-2009

National Institute for the Mentally Handicapped Admission To Master in Disability Rehabilitation Administration (MDRA) 2007-2009

Invites applications for admission into Master in Disability Rehabilitation Administration (MDRA) 2007-09

(Recognized by Rehabilitation Council of India RCI Act, 1992).

The National Institute for the Mentally Handicapped, established in 1984, has no far trained more than 11, 857 professionals and personnel in 11 different long tem programmes recognized by RCI and affiliated to different Universities. NIMH has organized many international and national conferences. In the continuous rehabilitation education programmes, nearly 98, 968 rehabilitation and health professionals, personnel and government officials have participated. It has a team of highly qualified experts and specialists of various disciplines who are engaged not only in these HRD activities but also in the research and development programmes, some of which are in collaboration with international organizations.

These objectives apart, NIMH has developed service models and contributed very significantly in the dissemination and documentation. The performance in the extension and outreach programmes is par excellence covering large areas across the country. It is a ?vision?, ?mission? and ?value? driven organization having work culture appropriate to higher education. The Institute is a ?Learning Organization?. The Institute values extend to equal opportunity, participation of people and gender-just practices with participation throughout the system.

The two-year MDRA programme of semester mode is designed to prepare qualified and competent disability rehabilitation administrators for successfully managing the disability rehabilitation as an emerging field has now established academic and professional standards under the superintendence or Rehabilitation Council of India similar to Medical Council of India. There are more than six thousand organizations working in the field of disability rehabilitation.

A disability rehabilitation administrator is expected to deliver results as per the goals of the organization by converging, connecting and collaborating various resources and energies. This would include: a) organization of rehabilitation programme, b) management of projects, environment and community management, finance & accounts management, human resource management and performance management, c) organizational development, human resource development and research & development.

The programme is practicum-oriented and research driven viz. strong component of practical, fieldwork, project research work and participatory learning in the form of seminar presentation and conferences. This will also include emphasis on both individual competencies and team competencies.

Eligibility for admission:

* Candidate should have a Bachelors Degree in disability rehabilitation field recognized by Rehabilitation Council of India and/or Medical Council of India and/or Paramedical Professionals relating to rehabilitation (Physiotherapy)/ Occupational Therapy/ Nursing/ Laboratory Technology) with a minimum of 50% marks.

* Masters Degree from a Recognized University in the field of Psychology, Rehabilitation, Psychology, Social Work, Rehabilitation Social Work, Business Management with a minimum of 50% marks.

Number of Seats:

12 (Twelve) ? Reservation for candidates belonging to SC, ST and for persons with physical disability in one lower limb only will be followed as per the Government of India guidelines.

The admission will be based on an entrance examination, group discussion and personal interview. The application cum prospectus can be procured from the Assistant Programme Officer, NIMH, Manovikasnagar, Secunderabad ? 500 009 on payment of Rs.450/- in the case of General Category and Rs.350/- in the case of SC/ST/PH category by Demand Draft in favour of Director, NIMH, Secunderabad. Application meant for SC/ST/PH candidates, if used by general candidates, will be rejected.

The last date for submission of filled in application form: 30th November, 2007

Date of written test/ Group Discussion/ Counseling: 20th December, 2007

Venue of written test: NIMH, Manovikas Nagar, Secunderabad ? 500 009

Commencement of Classes: 03rd January 2008

The complete information on admission into the course is given in the prospectus and also in the Institute?s website.

Reference Website:www.nimhindia.org

National Institute for the Mentally Handicapped Admission To Master in Disability Rehabilitation Administration (MDRA) 2007-2009